Historically, when compared to street or prison gangs, OMGs were perceived an overall lower threat to public safety within US communities, primarily due to lower OMG membership numbers.

Law enforcement officials in the US Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest regions indicate that OMGs present a significant threat and incidents such as the shootout in Waco, Texas show just how violent and dangerous they are to the public and law enforcement - and with 170 of them arrested - they are a significant challenge and threat to corrections.

However, when asked to identify the top ten worst or most problematic gangs in their respective jurisdictions, survey respondents identified OMGs first over street and prison gangs higher than their membership numbers would indicate.

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